It was great to see familiar faces at Morning Mingle yesterday and even better to be able to introduce Bessie's Hope to so many new faces.  We are looking forward to working with many of you.  Here are some Bessie's Hope stories in the meantime!
What's up in Bessie's Hope Land--Quarterly News
  • Mark McIntosh with "A Stronger Cord"--one of the program feature stories;  
  • Honorees, Terri and Al Fisher, and others at June 8 Bridge of Love event;  
  • Program features with Love Stories of kids and elders;  
  • Become a "Bridge Builder";  
  • July 17 and August 21 iPie Day at Infinitus Pie to benefit Bessie's Hope.
Youth and Elders Program

A Love Story----Featured are Ruby, 98-yr old resident at Chelsea Place, and Bryan from Archuleta Elementary School.  Bryan participated through a leadership group through the school.

From preschool through high school, the youth participating with Bessie's Hope are integrating compassion, respect and empathy into who they are.  The elders share their love and wisdom, and the kids enjoy listening to their stories.

Upcoming Events to support the work of Bessie's Hope
*** "iPie day" at Infinitus Pie, THE best pizza in town--any town!   Bessie's Hope gets 31.4% ALL DAY, July 17 at locations: 5807 W 38th in Wheat Ridge and 900 Auraria Pkwy.  AND, on August 21 at 145 Nickel St in Broomfield.
***14th annual Bowl-a-Rama
Fun for all ages and all bowling abilities;  Three locations to cover metro Denver!  Reserve your lanes now to guarantee location.  Create your own fundraising page now to win great prizes.  Be a Sponsor!

Community and Elders Program

On th e 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Mark McIntosh gathers "A Stronger Cord" volunteers to "love on the elders" at nursing homes.
to get your corporation or organization involved at your own time frame!

Family and Elders Program

In memory of Kona, who volunteered with "his person" for over 10 years.  Lori Powers and Kona brought love and joy to elders at three elder care communities.  Kona made his last visit last week and was able to "reach" a new memory care resident when no one else could.  He died unexpectedly yesterday.  Kona, you will be missed by many, and you have been a blessing to many.
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Click for info and application for this program  
for families and individuals who just want to drop by when you can, to visit someone who has no one.  You will be a blessing and will be blessed.
Bridge of Love Gala Big Success

Terri and Al Fisher received the 2017 Community Angel Award for all their years of service in the community. They're pictured presenting roses to Event Chair, Jan Hammond, who worked tirelessly, along with her great committee, to make the event a success.  Sue and Rich Jones and The Denver Post were Presenting Sponsors, and Doug Tisdale was Event Emcee.
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Become a Bridge Builder

At the Bridge of Love Gala, 3rd grader from St Elizabeth School, Phyllis Bussard, and 89-yr young resident at Gardens at St Elizabeth, Mijee Mumaugh, expressed how important Bessie's Hope is to them--and to all participating youth and elders.  Click below to read their beautiful quotes.

Bessie's Hope needs Bridge Builders, monthly donors of $15 to $100 each month. WOW! LOOK
at this challenge!  If we receive $10,000 committed as annualized monthly donations by September 1, we will receive a $10,000 matching contribution! That's only 17 donors at $50 monthly or many other combinations!  
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